Leaf lettuce imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leaf lettuce by the United Arab Emirates reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 77% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $20.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 53.6K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 43.9K t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 36.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 12.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.1M | 47.9K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports leaf lettuce from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 67% |
| Spain | $514K | 13% |
| China | $334K | 8.5% |
| Egypt | $266K | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $98K | 2.5% |
| Kuwait | $45K | 1.2% |
| United States | $19K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.4% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, 68% above the world average of $1.71. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leaf lettuce exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported leaf lettuce worth $368 thousand (63 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Seychelles accounted for 72% of the value.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates leaf lettuce imports (HS 0705.19): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0705.19: Vegetables: lettuce (lactuca sativa), (other than cabbage lettuce), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of leaf lettuce imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported leaf lettuce worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 184 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply leaf lettuce to the United Arab Emirates?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Spain (13%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of leaf lettuce per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $1.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leaf lettuce to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2020 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export leaf lettuce?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $368 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Seychelles, the Maldives and Kuwait. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for leaf lettuce?
The HS code for leaf lettuce is subheading 0705.19. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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